Cycle the Loop on the Otago Harbour and cross the harbour by ferry.
Cycle 36 kms of flat, paved shared cycle and walkway from Portobello and Port Chalmers. Catch the Port To Port ferry, 10 minutes between the Ports by ferry makes it a fun, exciting way to complete The Loop!
(see www.dunedincycleway.co.nz for ideas on what to do along the way).
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Join our expert guide and skipper onboard Sootychaser on the Otago Harbour, Dunedin. On this 2 hour cruise (approx) we look for seals, sea lions, albatross, penguins, sea birds and much more, at Taiaroa Head nature reserve. We will not only look for rare and endangered wildlife, but you'll learn about the working Port at Port Chalmers, shipwrecks on Quarantine Island, the volcanic nature of the area, early European and Whaling history and much more, from the comfort and safety of this custom built vessel, all while sitting near your expert guide. You will start and finish at the same location, unless you would like to finish in a different location, then please ask us:)
These tours are an interactive and exciting way to learn about the environment around us as well as a chance to get on the water from the comfort and safety of the MV Sootychaser. Join us on Sootychaser for the best things to do during the school holidays!
A trip on the ferry is a popular family activity for locals and tourists, or a great choice for work parties to go from "Pub To Pub'. Birthday parties to Quarantine Island for children's Treasure Hunts, or adults going across to Careys Bay Hotel for lunch. School Holidays Cruises include Treasure Hunts, Mini Harbour Tours, Marine Studies Centre Touch Tank Tours and much more!
Our Dunedin water taxi service makes it easy to travel from one side of the harbour to the other. Ferry runs between Port Chalmers, Portobello and Quarantine Island. have coffee or a beverage on the other side, visit the playground at Portobello, have an ice cream, go for a walk with friends! You can bring your bike or your dog! You will receive a commentary along the way making this a tour in itself! Infact, if you choose not to get off on the other side, we call that the Mini Tour! It the most scenic part of Otago Harbour! (According to the skipper!)
We work closely with Wildlife pencil Artist Ferne Eagle, who designs and draws local wildlife that we see on our trips to print in colour on T-Shirts, masks, hats and more. Made to order and some stock available onboard Sootychaser, or order online. We can post overseas or locally.
Wildife is abundant at Taiaroa Head all year round. Subantarctic visitor such as other albatross species and Giant Petrels visit often during our winter.
Come onboard Sootychaser with your expert guide Rachel, to see and learn about the seals, the albatross and MORE!
Wildlife Cruise with Rachel -
-To Taiaroa Head nature reserve
-Look for albatross, seals, penguins, sea lions, sea birds and much more.
-Two hour cruise, full commentary, high quality binoculars provided.
-See Taiaroa Head light house, shipwrecks on Quarantine Island as we pass, learn history, look for and learn about workboats and ships
-What else should you know?
-We run daily, as long as we have met minimum number, which is usually 4 adults
-Bathroom onboard, heated cabin, small group of 14 people or less approx.
-Locals discount available if you live in New Zealand.
-See our reviews on Trip Advisor to know what to expect.
